ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology II Quiz Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with asthma. The client asks the nurse what structures make up the upper respiratory tract. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The upper respiratory tract includes the nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, and paranasal sinuses, which filter and warm air. Lungs belong to the lower respiratory tract.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal spray for the past 10 days for allergic rhinitis. The nurse should monitor client for which of the following manifestations as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oxymetazoline overuse leads to rebound congestion, worsening nasal congestion. It does not cause sedation, constipation, or productive cough.
Question 3 of 5
After taking the medication guaifenesin (Mucinex), the client complains of coughing up phlegm. What is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Guaifenesin, an expectorant, loosens mucus, making coughing up phlegm a normal response. It is not an allergic reaction or indicative of new pathology.
Question 4 of 5
Which type of laxative causes peristalsis by irritating the bowel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stimulant laxatives, like bisacodyl, irritate the bowel lining to stimulate peristalsis, promoting bowel movements. Stool softeners moisten stool, saline/osmotic laxatives draw water into the intestines, and bulk-forming laxatives increase stool bulk without irritation.
Question 5 of 5
The healthcare provider has ordered 1000 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride to be administered intravenously over 5 hours. The drop factor on the tubing is 15 drops/mL. How many milliliters per hour will you administer and how many drops per minute?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Rate: 1000 mL / 5 hr = 200 mL/hr. Drops/min: (1000 mL × 15 drops/mL) / (5 × 60 min) = 50 drops/min.